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Gateshead Council hit by cyber incident

Local authority says damage has been contained but some personal data infringed

17 January 2025

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Surrey County Council deploys AI to detect potholes

Claims to be first in UK to use the technology for roads maintenance

17 January 2025
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MoD signs Kainos to work on Defence Data Analytics Platform

Ministry of Defence plans further development of platform supporting its data strategy

17 January 2025
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East Midlands Ambulance Service renews network contract with MLL

Company to maintain wide area network for at least three more years

17 January 2025
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Government needs to deal better with ‘big tech’, says NAO

New auditor’s report calls for cross-government sourcing strategy to deal with shortcomings in major procurements of digital systems

16 January 2025
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LGA highlights needs of local government in AI Action Plan

Publishes detailed response to the Government’s proposals to boost the development and use of AI

16 January 2025
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Buckinghamshire NHS Trust develops digital concept for burns treatment training

Trust works with Team Consulting to create 'digital burns' tools

16 January 2025

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Welsh Government produces guidance on generative AI for schools

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Vodafone to provide private 5G network for Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

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Public sector bodies could be banned from paying ransomware

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DfE to fund prototypes of AI tools for schools

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DfE signs adroc for software project consultancy

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Burnley Council sticks with Liberata for IT service

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Prime Minister makes priority of AI in government

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Central government reports progress on greening ICT

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GDS signs PR agency to boost One Login take-up

13 January 2025
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ScotRail uses digital twins for energy efficiency

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CCS doubles number of suppliers for Digital Capability for Health framework

10 January 2025
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New training programme to strengthen cyber security skills in adult social care

10 January 2025
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Programme for Welsh digital leaders gets underway

10 January 2025
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Warwick District Council to deploy SaaS for planning

10 January 2025
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Minister sets priorities for developing Welsh language tech

09 January 2025
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Hertfordshire Council’s lessons for successful automations

09 January 2025
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University of Sussex opts for security operations centre

09 January 2025
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West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership deploys app for results of cardiovascular disease screenings

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Scottish retirement complex deploys assisted living tech data platform

09 January 2025
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MHCLG signs Cognizant to support work on spatial data

08 January 2025
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The complexities of cyber security in local government

08 January 2025
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Brighton and Hove opens portal for air quality data

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Baroness Armstrong to chair new Digital Inclusion Action Committee

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